Mhalunge - Bhiwandi, Thane

Mhalunge is a village situated in the Bhiwandi tehsil of Thane district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiwandi and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Thane. Mahalunge serves as the Village Panchayat for Mhalunge village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mhalunge is 552496. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 401204 pincode. Bhiwandi Nizampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mhalunge village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhiwandi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhiwandi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mhalunge

According to the 2011 Census, Mhalunge village had a total population of 451 people, including 220 males and 231 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.06%, with male literacy at 95.26% and female literacy at 75.61%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 46.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Mhalunge

Mhalunge is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Mhalunge

Mhalunge is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaman Road, while the nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhiwandi Nizampur to Mhalunge is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thane to Mhalunge is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mhalunge

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mhalunge village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Mhalunge

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mhalunge village are given below:

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